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Pain patches are slowly gaining in popularity in the United States, where 88 percent of pain relief comes in the form of pills. USA Today reports the patches are catching on as Americans suffer from aches and pains as they age, and as they become concerned about the risks of pills.
Over-the-counter pain patches are much more expensive than pills. For instance, a five-pack of Salonpas arthritis pain patches are about $9, the same price as almost...
A new hand-held laser device, which can immediately identify illegal drugs, could be a big help to police in investigating and prosecuting narcotics cases, according to The Wall...
read moreWe wanted to let you know about an additional training opportunity in case you or any of your partners in your region are interested. The Department of Health is hosting additional dates for three workshops: Assessing and Framing the Policy Problem, Using Policy Analysis Tools and Influencing the Policy Change Process. The dates and locations are below. Each workshop is 2 days long (9:00AM - 4:30PM both days) and is being held in Tumwater.
Assessing and Framing...
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Marijuana: Select Effects on Brain, Body and Behavior
read moreA new study concludes teenagers and young adults with mental health disorders are more likely to be prescribed opioids for chronic pain, and more likely to become long-term opioid users, compared with their peers who don’t have a mental health disorder.
Teens and young adults with mental health disorders are 2.4...
read moreThe Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth (CAMY) has released a new report that rates each of the states on their advertising regulations in terms of reducing the impact of alcohol marketing on youth. It is very interesting reading!
CAMY - State alcohol advertising ratings report 2012
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We need your help identifying programs from Washington State to nominate for Service to Science.
Do you know of an innovative program (or evidence-based program adapted for specific populations) that has built its practice on experience, creativity, and responsiveness to the substance abuse prevention and related mental health needs of a community; serves populations that are disproportionately affected by...
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Washington State Health Care Authority
Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery
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